"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
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The two wars had something else in common too, they are both about us
trying to force people we do not even understand to behave the way we
think they should.


Not even close to the same thing.

The war we are fighting today is much bigger, global and much more of a
direct threat to the citizens of this country. Iraq happens to be a staging
ground right now because there is no unified enemy in a central location.
Being in Iraq happens to draw them into sight and within range because we
can't be everywhere at once. The enemy is spread out throughout the world
and functions as an extremist religious sect. As time wears on we may see
some radical changes in the organization of our defense and military ....
smaller groups deployed in many areas. But that type of change is
monumental in scope and will take many years to accomplish.

A holy war, but still a war was declared on the US many years ago . The
"soldiers" are taught from birth that there is no such thing as negotiation,
diplomacy or compromise. Non-believers that will not convert are to die,
period, until there are none left, all in the service of Allah.

I am somewhat amazed and concerned that many treat this war as a remotely
controlled issue that really does not threaten or otherwise concern us,
other than being newsworthy and a subject of political debate. 9/11 was far
from being the first attack and Bin Laden is only one of many who lead their
crusade. When old men in wheelchairs are pushed overboard on a cruise ship
or innocent civilians have their heads loped off while begging for mercy
(video at 11) it is hard for me to not support the actions taken, errors
and all, by our government. What other choice is there? Negotiations?
With whom? Surrender and convert?

This day has been coming for 20 years. Now it's here.

One of the long standing policies of this nation was recently changed; that
being the use of pre-emptive action to avoid loss of lives. In view of this
kind of enemy, I couldn't agree more.

The threat to our nation and to our future generations is very real and
serious I am afraid. It is our responsibility to do something about it, as
painful as it may be. And, as has been said, it is not going to be easy.

Eisboch